Adult Learning and Training Supports (ALTS)
Overview
NOTE: Applicants must submit their ALTS form thirty (30) days prior to the start date of the course.
ALTS PROGRAM INFORMATION
Eligible Clients may access a variety of services, including financial and career counselling, that will ultimately reduce their barriers to employment.
Please Note: Students must apply thirty (30) days prior to the course start date!
- Clients are encouraged to make contributions and commitments to their training/employment plan;
- All adult residents are eligible to receive assistance from CDOs;
- CDOs use a Client-centered approach
- Clients are approved for sponsorship based on funding eligibility requirements and their personal case history as well as an assessment completed by the CDO;
- Only those Clients who meet the program criteria and are deemed eligible will receive funding;
- Funding for full-time attendance in education and training programs is supported at different levels;
- Client sponsorship is an agreement between the Client and the Department of Family Services and both parties have responsibilities related to this agreement;
- Client supports are both an opportunity and a privilege;
- Funding available for sponsorship is limited; and
- Program priorities may shift from year-to-year based on changes in the labour market and on annual priorities established by the Department.
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Program Objectives
That persons with disabilities or those who face persistent barriers to training have equal opportunities available to them.
Eligibility
Clients ages 16 years or older, employed or underemployed entered into a training program. ALTS eligible.
Trainer Qualifications
Training programs must be ALTS eligible.
All programs under 1 year in duration.
Nunavut Arctic College.
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Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses are costs associated with accommodations
required by the client, that meet the overall goal of finding and maintaining training. Some examples of provided training supports include:
Training Supports:
- Helping prepare for training
- Help finding training
- Help complete training
- Job coaching
- Software and Mobility Devices
- Transportation Assistance
- Assistive Devices
- Tools and equipment, you need for your training
- Special clothing
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How to Apply
Please contact your regions career development office for more information on the ALTS Disability Support Program.
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